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The Hottest Game Consoles of Holiday Season 2024
The first thing to look for in 2024 are WiFi 7-enabled gaming routers and consoles. The WiFi 7 standard is a huge upgrade on WiFi 6 and WiFi 6E, offering a next-generation user experience. The latest game consoles and gaming routers are optimised for WiFi 7 performance, with standout gamer’s wishlist features. Favourite game consoles for a festive 2024 include:
- Steam Deck OLED – This console is crisp and clear for extended play sessions. Steam Deck includes full-size thumb sticks, buttons, and triggers for ease of use.
- PS5 Pro – The PlayStation®5 Pro console is a favourite with gamers who want super sharp imagery, high frame rate, and other advanced 4K features.
- MetaQuest 3 VR Headset – Transform your home with mixed reality entertainment, performance, and games with incredibly crisp detail. Game, train, and stream with hundreds of apps that will ignite your passions.
The Importance of Top-Notch WiFi for Gaming
The best gaming consoles rely on multi-gigabit speeds for real-time responsiveness. WiFi 7 is the latest WiFi standard introduced by the WiFi Alliance, introducing gamers to high-speed WiFi that is crucial for online gaming, streaming, conferencing, and large file downloads. NETGEAR WiFi 7 Routers use the 2.4GHz band, the 5GHz band, and the 6 GHz band to deliver unbeatable tri-band WiFi or quad-band WiFi connectivity for gaming routers and other high-bandwidth applications.
Top-notch WiFi is essential for gamers who want a winning advantage. NETGEAR Nighthawk and Orbi WiFi 7 routers and mesh systems give you the edge, plus the ability to connect with hundreds of WiFi devices concurrently. The average UK home today can have 20+ connected devices all competing for wireless signals, and NETGEAR WiFi 7 puts the power back in your hands for a seamless smart home and dedicated next-generation gaming devices.
Game Streaming and Download Sizes
Games are becoming more complex and realistic, which is great if you have the streaming requirements covered. High-performance NETGEAR Routers can handle multiple data units smoothly with lower latency for laptops, smartphones, gaming routers, and IoT devices. Cloud gaming services also benefit from robust networking solutions. Any gamer will appreciate a NETGEAR WiFi 7 router this 2024 holiday season. WiFi 7 builds upon WiFi 6 and WiFi 6E technologies such as MU-MIMO and OFDMA, while introducing groundbreaking new WiFi 7 technologies that blow the competition out of the water.
- Multi-Link Operation (MLO)
- 320 MHz Channels
- Preamble Puncturing
- WPA3 Security Encryption
- 4096 QAM (4K-QAM)
NETGEAR solutions alleviate lag and reduce buffering by managing multiple data streams efficiently and effectively. WiFi 7, also called Extremely High Throughput, has the Gbps speeds you need to succeed.
Ethernet vs. WiFi: What's Best for Gaming?
Ethernet LAN connections are known for their reliability and blazing-fast speeds with low latency. But did you know that the best wireless routers and whole-home WiFi mesh systems can deliver capabilities equal to Ethernet? This is where WiFi 7 comes into the picture. NETGEAR WiFi 7 routers support both wired and wireless connection options effectively.
Many gamers prefer their own space and a dedicated Ethernet connection for their gaming console. NETGEAR Nighthawk and Orbi WiFi Systems include multiple multi-gig LAN ports, wireless connections, USB ports, and more for faster speeds and compatibility with gaming and storage devices.
NETGEAR: The Best Solutions for All Gaming Needs
NETGEAR Nighthawk Routers have been favourites with gamers for years. The NETGEAR commitment to providing top-quality networking equipment continues unabated, including a superior range of WiFi 7 routers and mesh systems for gaming, streaming, working from home, and entertaining for work or play. Here are some unbeatable NETGEAR products for any 2024 gaming wishlist.
Best Networking Gifts for Gamers
- Nighthawk RS700S Router – Up to 19Gbps and a 10 Gig Port for priority connections.
- Nighthawk RS300 Router – Up to 9.3Gbps and coverage for up to 2,000 sq. ft.
- Orbi 970 & Orbi 770 Mesh Systems – WiFi speeds up to 27Gbps for 200+ devices.
- M6 & M6 Pro Mobile Hotspots – 5G router hotspots unlocked to work in 125+ countries.
Additional Tips for the Ultimate Gaming Setup
Gaming is serious business in the UK today. Developments in 2024 include the uptake of high-definition headsets for enhanced reality and games that are more immersive and realistic than ever. AI is making massive inroads, and virtual reality is here to stay. A fully outfitted gamers zone can also include an ergonomic gaming chair, high-resolution monitors, mood lighting, smart speakers, and a quality camera.
NETGEAR WiFi routers and Mesh WiFi systems will future proof your gaming system for years to come. Nighthawk and Orbi WiFi 7 access points are superfast, including 10G ports and 320MHz channel width for multi-gig data rates for every device in your network.
